Fishing in Karratha / Dampier

Barramundi are Australia's iconic tropical sportfish, targeted with hard-bodied lures cast to mangrove edges, snags and tidal structure in the estuaries and coastal rivers of northern Australia from the Kimberley to Queensland. The wet season and immediately after provides some of the most exciting barramundi fishing as fish move into flooded country.

Mangrove jack are one of Australia's most aggressive and frustrating estuary species, ambushing lures from beneath mangrove overhangs, submerged timber and bridge pylon shadows in tidal rivers from the Kimberley to northern NSW. These fish hit hard, turn instantly and use every piece of structure to bust off anglers, demanding heavy leader and immediate pressure after the strike.

Sight-fishing for bonefish on shallow tropical sand flats with fly rods and light spinning gear is one of the world's great inshore fishing experiences, available in Australia's remote Kimberley region and across Pacific island destinations including Christmas Island. Spotting tailing and cruising fish on clear flats and presenting a well-placed fly or lure requires skill and precision.

Chasing fast-moving schools of longtail tuna and Spanish mackerel across coastal reefs and headlands with light spinning gear and hard-bodied lures is a thrilling inshore experience available along most of Australia's northern and eastern coastlines. Schools can be located by working headlands and watching for diving birds.

Trolling skirted lures and rigged baits through the warm blue water of the Coral Sea and along Australia's east coast continental shelf edge in pursuit of black and blue marlin. The Great Barrier Reef and Cairns region are world-renowned marlin destinations, particularly during the October to December spawning run.

Cobia are a large, hard-fighting offshore species found in warm Australian waters from WA through Queensland, frequently encountered around channel markers, FADs, whale sharks, manta rays and offshore structure. They respond eagerly to large soft plastic jigs, hard-bodied lures and live baits, and are known for following hooked fish to the surface, providing exciting sight-casting opportunities.